News · 5 June 2026

From Ballroom to Bunker: Trump's White House Costs Keep Climbing

President Trump's White House ballroom project now costs an estimated $400m, roughly double its original price. Announced last year as privately funded, plans include an underground military hospital, new security facilities, and a rooftop drone base. Republicans are seeking $1 billion in federal funding for security enhancements, despite Trump's earlier pledge of zero public cost.

By BriefTea Editorial · 5 June 2026 at 5:52

Reported by BBC · How we write briefs

Get the app

More briefs

WorldIran's unseen supreme leader urges Gulf countries to fight a shared enemy BusinessIceland supermarket boss tells the Chancellor to cut business taxes for employers GeneralNigel Farage's £5m donor has major stakes in arms industry PoliticsTreasury officials advise John Healey to tax banks and oil companies more HealthCorrecting hearing loss can cut dementia risk by almost half GeneralNotting Hill Carnival parade begins as Europe's biggest street party Browse all stories →